The measures, he added, could also be carried out at any clinic by various general practitioners, physiotherapists and other health personnel.
Walking is a complex task that is inextricably linked to cognition, and changes in speed are often perceived in the early stages of Alzheimer’s.
According to the Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association: “Cognitive gait and performance are strongly linked to neurodegenerative diseases.
“High gait variability is associated with cognitive dysfunction in Lewy and Alzheimer’s body disorders.”